This is the first of a 'shared world' series of novels about a fantasy world with a strong focus on (guess what?) a thieves guild. It features a ridiculously good collection of authors - Brunner, Abbey, Anderson, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Joe Haldeman. The stories are very good and all work together well, which is why this series went on for many more collections. ( )

A shared world anthology to come out of a science fiction convention meeting between a group of established authors.

Thieves World : Sentences of Death - John Brunner
Thieves World : The Face of Chaos - Lynn Abbey
Thieves World : The Gate of the Flying Knives - Poul Anderson
Thieves World : Shadowspawn - Andrew J. Offutt
Thieves World : The Price of Doing Business - Robert Lynn Asprin
Thieves World : Blood Brothers - Joe W. Haldeman
Thieves World : Myrtis - Christine DeWees
Thieves World : The Secret of the Blue Star [Lythande] - Marion Zimmer Bradley

Reading, writing and spells.

3 out of 5

Card reading can be scary.

3.5 out of 5

Down and out godrobbery, and sikkintair swordplay.

3.5 out of 5

Wanding, women and whipping.

3 out of 5

Gladiator commerce is death.

4 out of 5

Dog racing dodginess and stabbing.

2.5 out of 5

Really old and really good looking is handy for running a brothel, but a bit off-putting for the average bloke.

3.5 out of 5

Master magician duel and horizontal mambo mojo inflicted.

3.5 out of 5

http://notfreesf.blogspot.com/2007/07... ( )

The thieves world system of multiple authors sharing characters and setting is a good one. The stories are fun, and the pace good for relaxing reading. ( )

Interesting anthology of 8 stories by notable and newcomer sci-fi authors; characters and plots are interwoven with consistency throughout all author's perspectives; storylines occur in the city of Sanctuary, continuously under political and economic transition due in part to the actions of the thief, bard, ruler, crime lord, child, fortune teller, translator, soldier, henchman, barkeep (One-Thumb), prostitute, and other characters. Poul Andersons Gate of the Flying Knives (the scroll) was perfect. The tales of Shadowspawn, Jubal and Mungo, Jarveena, Myrtis (the brothel owner), and Prince Kadakathis were also memorable. ( )

A shared world anthology to come out of a science fiction convention meeting between a group of established authors.

Thieves World : Sentences of Death - John Brunner
Thieves World : The Face of Chaos - Lynn Abbey
Thieves World : The Gate of the Flying Knives - Poul Anderson
Thieves World : Shadowspawn - Andrew J. Offutt
Thieves World : The Price of Doing Business - Robert Lynn Asprin
Thieves World : Blood Brothers - Joe W. Haldeman
Thieves World : Myrtis - Christine DeWees
Thieves World : The Secret of the Blue Star [Lythande] - Marion Zimmer Bradley

Reading, writing and spells.

3 out of 5

Card reading can be scary.

3.5 out of 5

Down and out godrobbery, and sikkintair swordplay.

3.5 out of 5

Wanding, women and whipping.

3 out of 5

Gladiator commerce is death.

4 out of 5

Dog racing dodginess and stabbing.

2.5 out of 5

Really old and really good looking is handy for running a brothel, but a bit off-putting for the average bloke.

3.5 out of 5

Master magician duel and horizontal mambo mojo inflicted.

3.5 out of 5

http://notfreesf.blogspot.com/2007/07... ( )